MATRIX has partnered with a premier client in filling an urgent Direct-Hire role where you will work onsite 3 days a week in a beautiful office located in Downtown Chicago (2 days remote).

Are you an Infrastructure Azure Cloud Engineer who is has strong Azure, IaaS, Storage, and Backup experience and looking for a new challenge/opportunity? Do you flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

If the answers are yes, this job is yours!

Top 4 required skills

Azure / IaaS – storage in the cloud (transitioning to the cloud so needs some type of experience)
- 90% on PREM within current environment
- 90% of current servers are WINDOWS based
Backup / replication experience - MUST
Linux Admin / Environment Experience - must have previous experience
Storage – Dell or EMC - PLUS
VMware – PLUS
DevOps experience - PLUS

Title: Global Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

The Global Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the global operation, maintenance and management, covering Data Center on premise Infrastructure, as well as the firms SaaS, PaaS and IaaS platforms. The Global Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer will also be responsible for deploying and troubleshooting the core cloud stack and data centre infrastructure, ensuring the security of both environments is up to the required levels.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Cyber Security and Application Architects to evaluate and identify optimal cloud and on premise data center solutions
Modify and improve existing Cloud, compute, storage and backup systems, documenting changes
Develop and deploy modular Cloud-based systems
Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with the MB's Security Policies and best practices in Cloud Security and data center infrastructure architectures
Identify, analyze, and resolve Cloud and on premise datacenter infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues
Regularly review existing systems and makes recommendations for improvements
Interact with diverse IT teams at MB, providing infrastructure and Cloud support and make recommendations based on their requirements
Develop, maintain and document Cloud and Infrastructure best practices, guidelines, and guardrails for Cloud and on premise technologies
Create clear & concise documentation of Cloud and on premise data center infrastructure development and standards
Ensure the CMDB is updated with all new/decommissioned cloud instances/subscriptions added/removed from Mayer Brown services
Provide automation enhancements to help keep the environment consistent, ease large tasks, ensure compliance, and helps with life cycle management
Operationalize solutions from proof-of-concept through production, using automation for repeatability, maintainability, and to enforce standards
Work with vendor partners to test and benchmark new hardware/software and virtualization technologies. Provides findings to Infrastructure Architects team and appropriate levels of management
Attend regular vendor meetings for areas of expertise, stays informed of latest technology roadmaps, security notifications, and bug/hot fixes
Ensure vendors provide proper levels of support, maintain SLA’s and provide root cause analysis for escalated issues
Work with application and infrastructure architects, application teams, and other infrastructure groups to ensure both new and existing systems follow BC/DR guidelines, have documented plans, and are tested and reviewed on a yearly basis
Ensure all team, departmental and firm policies and procedures are adhered to, including change management and service continuity
Complete all administrative tasks, i.e., (time tracking, project and task updates, trouble ticket notes, status reports, responding to email, etc.) accurately and on time
Communicate and collaborates with all members of the Data Center Engineering, IT Operations team, as well as other IT teams as needed
Foster trust and builds relationships with the other Information Technology teams both globally and within the region
Act as third level escalation point for the IT Operations team
Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Microsoft Azure Certification is required
VMware Certification is preferred

WHATCHA BEEN UP TO?

Minimum of 3 years of related experience, to include experience working with Microsoft Azure, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS platforms required.
Prior experience working with Azure AD, ADFS and On-Premise AD required
Prior experience working with Azure M5 Suite is preferred
Prior experience working in a global setting, preferred
Prior experience working on Data Center Infrastructure, such as compute, virtualization, storage and backup environments, preferred

THE NUTS AN BOLTS -

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required
Knowledge and experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps, required
Knowledge and experience with PowerShell, JSON (arm) and XML, required
Knowledge of Information Security best practices for Azure, required
Knowledge of MCAS, preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Storage, preferred
Knowledge of encryption Key Management, preferred
Knowledge of VMware, SAN/NAS storage, Compute, Backup solutions, advantageous

ARE YOU A GOOD PERSON?

Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communications skills
Committed to continued advancement
Resilient and able to handle setbacks
Commitment to process improvement
Familiarity with established project management and other structured operational practices
High level of discretion, comfortable handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
Willingness to challenge the status quo